Friday May 06, 1966: on this day

May 06, 1966 was the 126th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 06, 1966 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 06, 1966, who was born and died on May 06, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas), movies (e.g. A Man and a Woman, directed by Claude Lelouch), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1966?


May 06, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 126th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1966 can also be written as 5/6/1966 in the US and as 6/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1966:

  • Canadian minister of finance announces a $20 centennial gold coin
  • Most runs scored in 11th inning (9); philadelphia phillies score five to beat pittsburgh pirates 8-7.
  • Myra hindley and ian brady are sentenced to life imprisonment for the moors murders in england.
  • African members of the un security council say that the british army should blockade rhodesia.
  • The busch memorial stadium opens in st louis, missouri.
  • Radio peking claims that u.s. planes have shot down a chinese plane over yunnan (the u.s. denies the story the next day).

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May 06, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 06, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 06, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 1966 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 06, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 07:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Who was born on May 06, 1966?


Famous people born on May 06, 1966:

  • Ken Domik

    Youtube star.

  • Kurt Sutter

    Director.

  • Jonathan Donahue
  • Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Skvorcov
  • Keishi Ōtomo
  • Giannos Kalotheou
  • Aleksandr Skvortsov
  • Marta Belaustegui

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 23 days old,

or 3021 weeks

or 21147 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 1966.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1966?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 06, 1966.

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May 06, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1966:

  • Mads Clausen

    Mads Clausen was a Danish entrepreneur who founded the electronics company Danfoss.

  • Edward Hopper

    American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind.

  • Robert MacBryde

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

  • Loveda Thoreau

    Loveda Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden'.

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May 06, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 1966:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1966:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 06, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 06, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Monday, Monday
  2. - Good Lovin'
  3. - Sloop John B
  4. - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
  5. - Kicks

May 06, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 06, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pretty Flamingo
  2. - Daydream
  3. - Sloop John B
  4. - Paint It, Black
  5. - Wild Thing

May 06, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 06, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When A Man Loves A Woman
  2. - She Blew A Good Thing
  3. - Get Ready
  4. - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
  5. - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)

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May 06, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Man and a Woman

A Man and a Woman

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Claude Lelouch

Starring: Anouk Aimée, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Pierre Barouh, Valérie Lagrange

Country: United States of America

Hunger

Hunger

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Henning Carlsen

Starring: Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel, Knud Rex

Mademoiselle

Mademoiselle

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Tony Richardson

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Ettore Manni, Keith Skinner, Umberto Orsini

Duel at Diablo

Duel at Diablo

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: James Garner, Sidney Poitier, Bibi Andersson, Dennis Weaver

Arizona Colt

Arizona Colt

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Michele Lupo

Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Rosalba Neri, Fernando Sancho, Pietro Tordi, Valentino Macchi, Pietro Martellanza, Andrea Bosic, Gianni Solaro, Roberto Camardiel, Mirko Ellis, Renato Chiantoni, Tom Felleghy

Country: Italy

May 06, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 1966 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Canvas

Canvas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Greco

May 06, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Up the Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman

Up the Down Staircase

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Bel Kaufman's Up the Down Staircase, one of the most beloved novels of all time, is among the most loved. It has been translated in sixteen languages and made into a prize-winning motion movie. The play was staged at high …

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

By:

The All-Time Pop Culture Classic!Dolls in red, black, capsules, tablets, or both. Anne, Neely and Jennifer can take their pills straight or have them mixed with vodka.

A Thousand Days by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr

A Thousand Days

By:

Arthur Schlesinger, the president's special assistant, witnessed firsthand the personalities and politics that influenced the Kennedy administration.

Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Tell No Man

By:

Tell no one

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

By:

National Bestseller Four members of the Clutter Family were brutally killed by blasts from a shotgun a few inches away in Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959.

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Who was the US President on May 06, 1966?

On May 06, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1966?

On May 06, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1966?

On May 06, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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What happened in 1966?

1966 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Former marine Charles Whitman kills 13 andwounds 31 at University of Texas
  • Radio Vila (New Hebrides) begins transmitting
  • S African government bans Beatle records

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What was the calendar for May 1966?

May 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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